Name: Help remove phragmites in Tiffin's wetlands!
Start: 2025-09-05T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-05T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation

Help remove phragmites in Tiffin's wetlands!

TheNottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)is your public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment. As your partner, the NVCA provides the expertise to help protect our water, our land, our future.Our Mission: Working together to lead, promote, support and inspire innovative watershed management.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

Help remove the invasive Phragmites at your local conservation area!

Tiffin Centre for Conservation

Want to get outside and soak up the last bit of nice weather? Are you a hiker who's interested in exploring our property and helping the NVCA protect our native biodiversity? Well, we've got some invasive phragmites at the Tiffin Conservation Area that we could use your help removing!Phragmites australis (European Common Reed) is an invasive perennial grass that is spreading rapidly throughout Ontario causing severe impacts in our communities and ecosystems. It forms thick stands that choke out native vegetation. It is limiting shoreline access, impeding recreational activities like swimming and boating, and degrading shoreline ecosystems.Grab your cane cutters (or better yet, borrow some of ours) and come on out on Friday, September 5, 2025 to help us remove Phragmites from our wetlands and keep them healthy.Our event will take place at Mama Bear pond and will run from 9am-3pm, feel free to come in for half a day or a whole day.

With your help we can restore habitat for local wildlife.All equipment, including waders and gloves, will be supplied. Just bring your closed toe shoes. Washroom facilities are available onsite. The event will be rain or shine, so dress as appropriate."Pre-Registration is required! Space is limited. <a href="https://www.nvca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Participant-Guide.pdf" title="https://www.nvca.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Participant-Guide.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please review the Participation Guide &amp; Waiver.</a>What to expect<ul><li>An orientation and tutorial</li><li>Parking is included</li><li>Washroom facilities available onsite</li><li>The event will be rain or shine, so dress as appropriate.</li></ul>What to bring<ul><li>Sturdy closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy</li><li>Hat with a brim &amp; sunglasses</li><li>Raincoat and rain pants (just in case)</li><li>Water bottle</li><li>Lunch/snacks</li><li>Sunscreen/bug spray</li><li>Any necessary medications</li><li>FULL change of clothes for end of day (expect to get wet)</li><li>Optional: binoculars</li></ul>Students<ul><li>Remember to bring your community service volunteer form!</li></ul>Where to Meet<ul><li>Tiffin Conservation Area</li></ul>Be Tick AwareWear light-coloured clothing to make ticks easier to spot.Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and closed-toe footwear. Tuck your shirt into your pants and tuck your pants into your socks. This can help prevent ticks from crawling onto your skin where they can feed.Permethrin-treated clothing may provide protection against ticks and mosquitoes.<a href="https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/DiseaseInformation/FactSheetsIL/lymedisease.aspx#f7d284d1-f099-47cb-bacd-fbf66ad87c60" title="https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/DiseaseInformation/FactSheetsIL/lymedisease.aspx#f7d284d1-f099-47cb-bacd-fbf66ad87c60" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's website for more information</a>Questions?Contact Sarah Campbell at 705-812-4768 or scampbell@nvca.on.caNVCA does not offer a service to remove invasive species on private property. If you are looking for tips on dealing with Phragmites on your property, visit <a href="http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/" title="http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ontario's Invading Species Awareness Program</a>.

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